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slackness

/ˈslæk.nəs/
slack · ness
Adverb:slackly
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Plural:slacknesses
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Adjective:slack
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slackness Lexical Profile

slackness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being loose, relaxed, or not tautly stretched.

Example

"The engineer adjusted the pulley to eliminate the dangerous slackness in the steel cable."

2

Negligence, carelessness, or a lack of due diligence and effort in one's work or duty.

Example

"The audit revealed a troubling slackness in how the department handled confidential financial records."

3

A state of low activity, sluggishness, or stagnation in business, trade, or movement.

Example

"Retailers offered steep discounts to overcome the seasonal slackness in consumer demand."

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• Rhymes for slackness

• Nearby Words

slacker
slacklining
slackly
slackness
slacks
slacktivism
slag

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'sleacnes', meaning 'laziness' or 'mental sluggishness', formed from the adjective 'sleac' (slack) and the noun suffix '-nes'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slackness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slackness
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